| Northern Start |
Punaruku Road (4WD & unsigned), off Russell Rd, 2.8km N of Oakura t/o. |
| Southern End |
Junction of Russell Rd & Webb Rd, Helena Bay. |
| Distance |
9 km |
| Time |
2 hours |
| Tramping Standard |
Road margin |
Description
(North to South) |
From the junction of Punaruku Road (in Russell Forest) & Russell Rd, follow the road south passing the Oakura turnoff (2.7kms) and the small settlement of Mokau (4 kms) until reaching the junction of Russell Rd & Webb Rd, Helena Bay.
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| Extra Info |
Note:
o Punaruku Rd may be unsigned but is 2.8km North of the Oakura Turnoff, on the west side of the road.
o Punaruku Rd is not driveable for very far. Official Russell Walkway is a 4 kms walk SW of junction of with Russell Rd Pukapuka Road, off Russell Rd, near Mokau.
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| Potential Hazards |
| Vehicles on road or track |
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| Amenities (Start) |
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| Amenities (On Route) |
| Shop 2 kms down Oakura Rd. |
| Accommodation 1.5-3 kms down Oakura Rd. |
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| Amenities (End) |
| No amenities |
| Helena Bay School (closed) |
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| Closest Town(s) |
Whangarei or Russell |
| Managed by |
Whangarei District Council |
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| Map (indicative only) |
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